Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

First Mango Ventures, LLC (“Mealist,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and safeguard it, and your rights regarding your personal data. It applies to all users of our Mealist mobile application (“App”), website, Chrome extension, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using Mealist, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with our practices, please do not use our Service.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect several types of personal information necessary to operate and enhance our Service:

Account Information:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Hashed password or third-party authentication tokens (e.g., Google, Apple)
  • Optional profile details such as name and photo

User-Generated Content:

  • Recipes you create, save, or import
  • Photos and images
  • Collections and tags
  • Meal plans and shopping lists
  • Personal notes and ratings
  • Recipe modifications and serving adjustments

Usage Information:

  • Device details (model, operating system, device ID)
  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages and screens viewed
  • Activity timestamps
  • Feature interactions and usage patterns

Analytics and Technical Data:

  • App usage patterns collected via third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
  • Crash and error reports (e.g., Google Firebase Crashlytics)
  • Performance metrics

AI Processing Data:

  • Information provided for AI-powered recipe parsing
  • Recipe URLs and web content submitted for import
  • Processing occurs via our AI provider (Google Vertex AI)

Payment Information:

  • Subscription status and billing details
  • Managed by secure third-party processors (Stripe, Apple App Store, Google Play)
  • We do not store full credit card or payment details

Location Data:

  • General location (city, state) based on IP address
  • Used for localization and regional features

We do not intentionally collect information from children under 13 years of age.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Import and parse recipes from websites and social media
  • Enable meal planning and shopping list features
  • Personalize your experience and recommendations
  • Process subscription payments and manage billing
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

  • Cloud hosting (Google Cloud Platform, AWS)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
  • AI processing (Google Vertex AI)
  • Payment processing (Stripe, RevenueCat)
  • Crash reporting (Google Firebase Crashlytics)
  • Email delivery (SendGrid, Mailgun)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as:

  • Responding to court orders or legal processes
  • Complying with law enforcement requests
  • Protecting our rights, property, or safety
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service

Business Transfers: If Mealist is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot identify you personally for any purpose.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. After account closure:

  • Your data is deleted within 30 days
  • Backup copies are retained for up to 90 days
  • Financial records are kept as legally required (typically 7 years)

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, common format Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@mealistapp.com.

California Residents: You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to opt out of any “sale” of personal information (we do not sell your data).

Virginia Residents: You have rights under Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act, including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of your data.

European and UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have enhanced rights including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International Data Transfers

Our Service is primarily operated in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how you use our Service
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some Service functionality.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings
  • Performance cookies: Improve Service speed and functionality

Third-party services we use (like Google Analytics) may also place cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits
  • Restricted employee access to personal data
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@mealistapp.com so we can delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Recipe Source Attribution

When you import recipes from third-party websites, we:

  • Store the original source URL
  • Display attribution to the source website
  • Maintain recipe content for your personal use only
  • Do not publicly share your saved recipes without your permission

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been improperly used, please contact us at hello@mealistapp.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “Effective Date” at the top
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Email: hello@mealistapp.com

For GDPR inquiries (EU/UK residents): hello@mealistapp.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Last updated: January 7, 2025

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